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Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pontiac, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pontiac, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pontiac Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franklin Boulevard$1,210$55034

Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Park East in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $899. Huron Place in the Woodward neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Edgewood Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Pine Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$955
Club One of Auburn HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Lafayette Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
Oak Square Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$999
Bloomfield Orchard1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.24 price per square foot Baldwin Square - GENERAL INFO Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the Classic Two Bedroom Model at Auburn West starting at $1,125 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pontiac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baldwin Square TownhomesBaldwin Square - GENERAL INFO3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Auburn WestClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
22 Stephens Ct22 Stephens Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.21
The Crossing at Auburn Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Bloomfield VillasHackenbush2BR,2BA$1.26
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.26
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR,1BA$1.14
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.22
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment Premium1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pontiac, MI

Ranked #32

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontiac

What type of rentals are currently available in Pontiac?

There are currently 205 Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,250. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pontiac ranging from $650 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pontiac?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pontiac ranges from $650 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,073.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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